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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.03, 807.05 and 153.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.03, 807.05 and 153.28 is: 229.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.03 : 807.05 = 153.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.03/807.05 = 153.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.03x = 807.05 × 153.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.03x = 123,705.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,705.15/538.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.92

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